Pulse Oximetry
VF4 Infinity Gamma Series Page 12-11
Averaging Mode
The monitor calculates the oxygen saturation of the arterial blood
and the derived pulse rate based on the averaging mode you select
in the SpO
2
menu. The two modes are Normal and Fast.
! The Normal averaging mode updates the SpO
2
value and the
derived pulse rate in 30 seconds or less.
! The Fast averaging mode updates the SpO
2
value and the
derived pulse rate in 12 seconds or less.
Response time may improve as pulse rate increases.
NOTE: When monitoring most patients, Dräger recommends
using the Normal averaging mode. The Fast mode is designed for
neonatal patients where fast reporting of oxygen desaturation is of
concern.
STEPS: Selecting the Averaging Mode
1. Click on the SpO2 parameter box.
2. Click on
Averaging.
3. Select the desired setting (Normal or Fast) and click the knob.